Description
Book SynopsisIllustration Studio: Inking Florals features inking and watercolor tips and techniques, drawing basics, an overview of plant and flower structures, and step-by-step inking projects for a well-rounded, engaging introduction to multimedia botanical art geared toward artists of all skill levels. You will love learning to work with
ink,
pencil, and
watercolor as you
create your own favorite plants and flowers. Step-by-step projects feature popular flowers, including poppies, peonies, roses, freesias, snapdragons, and more, for a wide variety of well-loved plants that many of us have in our own gardens and/or see while out and about. The
Illustration Studio series features interactive exercises, creative prompts, and step-by-step exercises to educate and excite beginning and aspiring artists working in a variety of media and techniques, from manga and anime to illustration done in ink.
Illustration Studio: Inking Florals opens with an introduction to
plant structure. Essential
tools and materials are covered as well, and then you can learn all about
drawing basics,
ink shading tips, and
watercolor techniques so that you have some basic knowledge before getting started on the
more than 15 step-by-step drawing projects that round out the book. The final project is a bouquet that incorporates all of the instructions and tips that you have learned throughout the book. Each project in the book makes a beautiful keepsake item or gift for a loved one.
With
Illustration Studio: Inking Florals, you can learn to draw, ink, and add watercolor to all of your favorite botanicals!
Table of ContentsIntroduction
Finding Inspiration
Tools Materials
Techniques
Let's Talk About Color
Basic Flower Structure
Step-by-Step Florals: The Basic Formula Snowdrop
Cosmos
California Poppy
Red Poppy
Anemone
Wild Rose
Agapanthus
Lily
Freesia.
Gladiolus
Iris
Hollyhock
Peony
Lupine
Snapdragon
Chrysanthemum
Filler Foliage
Putting It All Together
Conclusion
Acknowledgments
About the Artist
